Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week

October 23^rd – 31^st is National Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation. This year’s theme is “Love Yourself. Be Drug Free.”

“Nearly nine percent of United States youths ages 12 to 17 use illicit drugs, according to the National Survey of Drug Use Health’s Summary of National Findings. The same study showed that substance use by adolescents could be prevented through early interventions, including parental involvement. In fact, 96 percent of youths who perceived strong parental disapproval for trying marijuana once or twice remained drug free.”

Special Event Reminders

October 22^nd, Wednesday – Come help decorate the school for Red Ribbon Week.

Meet by the office at 3:00pm

October 24^th, Friday – “Be on a drug free team” and wear your favorite sports team apparel.

October 29^th, Wednesday – Wear RED and help promote Red Ribbon Week!

Visit http://redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week, sign the pledge or enter in a photo contest to when an iPad and $1000 for Fairlands!!

Did you know…

Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don't, yet only a quarter of teens report having these conversations.

Talk to your kids and raise awareness!